PUBLICATION ETHICS

IIRD is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency in academic publishing. All authors, reviewers, and editors associated with IIRD publications are expected to follow the guidelines below:

Originality & Plagiarism

Submissions must be original and free from plagiarism. Authors must ensure their manuscript is not copied, in whole or in part, from previously published work. All sources must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form will lead to immediate rejection and blacklisting.

Authorship Responsibility

All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the research. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the manuscript prior to submission. Changes in authorship will not be accepted after submission.

Multiple & Simultaneous Submissions

Manuscripts submitted to IIRD must not be under consideration elsewhere or published previously. Duplicate or redundant submissions are considered unethical and will result in rejection

Copyright & Permissions

Authors must ensure their work does not infringe on any third-party rights. Any copyrighted material used in the manuscript must be included with proper permission and citation. Upon acceptance, authors grant IIRD the right to publish and distribute the article.

Research Quality & Data Integrity

Submitted manuscripts must be based on sound research with clear methodology and accurate data. Data fabrication, manipulation, or falsification is strictly prohibited and will result in rejection.

Ethical Research Practices

For studies involving human or animal subjects, authors must confirm that proper ethical approvals were obtained and all institutional and international guidelines were followed.

Review Process Conduct

Authors are expected to respond to peer review comments honestly and respectfully. Misrepresentation, evasion, or manipulation of the peer review process is considered unethical.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.

Payment & Fee Responsibility

Authors are also responsible for any associated bank or transaction fees.

Withdrawal Policy

Once the manuscript is submitted to the journal, withdrawal is not permitted. Publication fees, once paid, are non-refundable.